Name These 100 IT/Computer Term (1)

[D] Central Processing Unit | The CPU is the brain of the computer, responsible for executing instructions.

[A] Random Access Memory | RAM is temporary storage used to store data that can be accessed randomly, allowing for fast read and write operations.

[A] Read-Only Memory | ROM is non-volatile memory used to store firmware and boot-up processes.

[B] Hard Disk Drive | HDD is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.

[D] Solid State Drive | SSD is a storage device with no moving parts, using flash memory for faster and more reliable data storage.

[D] Universal Serial Bus | USB is a standard used to connect devices like keyboards, mice, and storage drives to computers.

[B] Graphical User Interface | GUI allows users to interact with computers using visual icons and indicators instead of text-based commands.

[A] Command Line Interface | CLI is a text-based interface used to input commands to the system for performing tasks.

[B] Local Area Network | LAN connects computers within a limited area like an office or home, enabling resource sharing.

[B] Wide Area Network | WAN connects multiple LANs over a large geographical area, often spanning cities or countries.

[D] Hypertext Transfer Protocol | HTTP is the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the internet.

[C] Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure | HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between web servers and users for added security.

[B] Internet Protocol | IP is the method used to send data packets between computers over the internet.

[C] Transmission Control Protocol | TCP ensures reliable data transmission between devices across the internet.

[D] User Datagram Protocol | UDP offers faster, but less reliable, data transmission than TCP.

[B] Uniform Resource Locator | URL is the address used to access web resources on the internet.

[C] Active Server Pages | ASP is a server-side scripting environment developed by Microsoft, used to create dynamic and interactive web pages by embedding scripts into HTML.

[B] Model-View-Controller | MVC is a software architecture splitting apps into data (Model), UI (View), and logic (Controller) layers

[D] Extensible Markup Language | XML is a markup language used for storing and transporting data in a structured, human-readable format.

[B] Binary-Coded Decimal | BCD is a numerical encoding method used in computing to represent decimal digits (0-9) with binary numbers, typically 4 bits per digit

[C] Database Management System | DBMS is software used to store, retrieve, and manipulate data in a database.

[A] Operating System | OS is system software that manages hardware resources and provides services for running programs.

[B] Artificial Intelligence | AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.

[D] Machine Learning | ML is a subset of AI where systems learn and make decisions based on data.

[B] Internet of Things | IoT refers to devices that are connected to the internet, allowing them to communicate and exchange data.

[C] Internet Service Provider | ISP is a company that provides users with access to the internet.

[D] Really Simple Syndication | RSS is a web feed format for updating content (e.g., blogs/news)

[A] Virtual Private Network | VPN secures internet connections by encrypting data and hiding the user's IP address.

[C] File Transfer Protocol | FTP is a protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server over the internet.

[A] Wireless Local Area Network | WLAN connects devices wirelessly within a limited area, like a home or office.